by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science students who finish a bachelor’s at CWU report a median salary of $49,464 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $23,285 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nutrition science from CWU identified as women.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at CWU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nutrition science majors at Central Washington University.
The nutrition science program at CWU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 22 |
CWU conferred 22 degrees in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).